Can someone local shed light on the tourist authorities table? Is the price from beach road to roundabout 130? and roundabout to cliffs $130? I know, I know..... route taxis are meant for locals. Just would like to know the price for my information, and because I have been know to pay for a few (or more) peoples fares.
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OK, now I'm genuinely curious. I've never had a route cab actually stop there. They seem always to stop by the roundabout (either just before or just after), or pull into the parking lot by the cambio at the roundabout. Has it just been that my limited experiences were unusual?
Can any of the Negril experts or residents explain the confusing things in the Transport Authority's list?
What is the difference between Norman Manley Blvd and Beach Road (there's a $10 fare difference)?
Are there route taxies that have routes between Beach Road and the West End for the stated $165 fare?
What is Negril Spot?
Negril Spot is about 10 km far away form Negril on the way to Savanna-la-Mar between Sheffield and Little London. At Negril Spot you can tur off to places like Revival, Brighton, Mount Airy, Orange Hill, ...
"..... route taxis are meant for locals."
I disagree that route taxis are meant for locals. Isn't it the public transportation system for Jamaica? When people travel to my city, they have access to the public bus, etc. When you go to NYC, or Europe, Asia, Africa, or anywhere, don't you have access/utililize public transportation.. Rail, bus, subway, train, ferry, rickshaw, etc? I feel it's best to know what you are doing & do what works for you & the situation 😊
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Here is why many people suggest that the route taxis are meant for the locals and not tourists.
The tourism industry has been growing since it started in the 1890's. The first tourist association was formed in 1910 (Jamaica Tourist Association). The first government agency was founded in 1922 (Jamaica Tourist Trade Development Board). In 1954, the government reorganized the Development Board and called it the JTB (Jamaica Tourist Board) that we know today. JUTA (Jamaica Union of Travelers Association) was formed shortly thereafter to serve the increasing transportation needs of the ever growing tourist industry.
The government has known since the 50's that the Jamaica Public Transportation would not be able to handle the various and growing needs of the tourists, thus the need for JUTA to exist. There are now other unions serving tourism needs in addition to JUTA (JCal and Maxi to name two) as the needs of the tourism industry grow.
So, JUTA and the other tourism taxi associations were designed with tourists in mind, not the island route taxi system. The local taxi system was designed for the local populace, although anyone on the island is free to take it. In fact, it is illegal for a driver to discriminate against anyone wanting a ride. And please note that the US Embassy recommends that their American staff avoid public transportation.
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Some taxis drivers have set up a makeshift drop off/pickup area for taxis near the Scotia Bank...every so often the taxis are kicked out of the parking lot by authorities...but eventually make their way back there.
Most tourists tend to go to the HiLo, Scotia Bank area or up to the West End rather than travelling the other way towards Sheffield, Little London, Sav La Mar etc. The driver may be assuming that's the direction you would choose and is offering a more convenient stop for you and for him...this reduces a bit of driving time.
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How much would it be middle of the beach area (White Sands) up to Half Moon Bay? And which route would that be, is that the Green Island route?
Is this the fare? GREEN ISLAND > NEGRIL $ 175.00 I imagine Negril > Green Island is the same fare as Green Island > Negril?
And anywhere along the cliffs, to anywhere else in the cliffs would be a max of $130? Same for anywhere along the beach to the traffic circle?
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